India Secures Men's Final Spot at Indian Open 2026

India Dominates in Indian Open 2026 Semifinals

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 21: India has guaranteed its place in the men's final of the Indian Open 2026, thanks to remarkable performances by Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani, who both triumphed in their semifinal matches on Saturday. In the women's division, top seed Anahat Singh is set to compete against Egypt's Hana Moataz for the championship on Sunday.

As per the tournament's press release, second seed Abhay Singh faced a tough challenge from Malaysia's Ameeshenraj Chandaran, ultimately winning the match 3-1 (11-9, 9-11, 11-3, 11-8). Meanwhile, fourth seed Veer Chotrani also secured his final spot by defeating another Malaysian player, Sanjay Jeeva, with a similar score of 3-1 (11-7, 11-5, 5-11, 11-6), setting the stage for an all-Indian final.

Abhay, a favorite in the tournament, encountered fierce resistance from the unseeded Chandaran in a thrilling match. The Malaysian player matched Abhay's intensity during long rallies, showcasing powerful forehands and clever angled shots that kept the audience engaged.

Abhay started strong, quickly establishing a 9-4 lead in the first game. However, Chandaran made a spirited comeback, scoring five consecutive points to tie the game, but Abhay maintained his composure to win it 11-9.

The second game was equally competitive. Chandaran, trailing 8-9, surged ahead with three consecutive points to take the game 11-9, leveling the match. Abhay responded decisively in the third game, dominating to win 11-3. The fourth game was another intense battle, with Abhay recovering from a 2-6 deficit to tie at 7-7 before closing the match 11-8.

Chotrani, on the other hand, faced a determined challenge from Jeeva but managed to secure his place in the final. After a shaky start, Chotrani won the first game 11-7 and continued his strong performance to take the second 11-5. Although Jeeva fought back to win the third game 11-5, Chotrani regained control in the fourth, sealing the match with an 11-6 victory.

In the women's semifinals, top seed Anahat Singh defeated fellow Indian Tanvi 3-1 (11-6, 9-11, 11-8, 11-2) to reach the final. Anahat started strong, winning the first game comfortably, but Tanvi fought back to equalize in the second.

Tanvi began the third game with momentum, but Anahat gradually took control with consistent shot-making and agile movement, winning 11-8. The top seed then dominated the fourth game, finishing with an 11-2 victory to secure her spot in the title match.

In another women's semifinal, Moataz triumphed over compatriot Nadien Elhammamy 3-1 (11-8, 5-11, 11-5, 11-7) in an all-Egyptian matchup. After narrowly winning the first game, Moataz lost the second but raised her game in the final two games to clinch her place in the final.